Leadership
Trustees
B. Thomas Golisano, Chairman
G. Thomas Clark
Philip J. DiPasquale
Mary Walsh Boatfield
David Still
Cenette Burdine
William W. Destler, PhD
Charles Graham
Steve Salluzzo
Tom Hammond
Trustees
B. Thomas Golisano, Chairman
G. Thomas Clark
Philip J. DiPasquale
Mary Walsh Boatfield
David Still
Cenette Burdine
William W. Destler, PhD
Charles Graham
Steve Salluzzo
Tom Hammond
Erica Dayton
Executive Director
Erica assumed leadership of the Foundation on June 5, 2023 succeeding Ann Costello. She was recently awarded the 2025 Game Changer Award from Special Olympics New York in recognition of her leadership and advocacy. Erica holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Leadership from Roberts Wesleyan University, and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, both from St. John Fisher University.
Erica has more than 13 years of experience in the non-profit and grant administration. Prior to her promotion, Erica served as Grants Manager for the Golisano Foundation for four years.
Before joining the Foundation in 2019, Erica served for almost 14 years at the University of Rochester in various administrative positions, including Research Administrator and Grant Accountant.
Kaitlin McNamara
Bailey & Friends Managing Director
Kaitlin also coordinated the expansion of the B. Thomas Golisano Collection at the RIT Archives. This multi-faceted, specially curated collection includes a rich variety of materials including photos, media clips, documents, and memorabilia serving to preserve the record and legacy of Tom Golisano’s entrepreneurial and philanthropic impact.
Prior to her work at the Foundation, Kaitlin was a Speech Language Pathologist holding a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Nazareth University and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from St. John Fisher University.
Hilary Argentieri
Grant Specialist
Hilary Argentieri will assist in the grant making process that supports services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). She also processes grants and maintains relationships with animal welfare organizations through the Foundation’s Bailey and Friends Fund.
Hilary Argentieri joined the Golisano Foundation in August as a Grant Specialist. She recently completed her certificate in Professional Fundraising from Boston University.
Before joining the Foundation, Hilary was most recently a Charitable Gift Associate for the YMCA of Greater Rochester, as well as an entrepreneur in the field of photography for the past 25 years.
Annie Murphy
Golisano Children’s Alliance Coordinator
Before joining the Foundation, Annie served as Senior Director of Communications and Philanthropy at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, where she led fundraising efforts that provided lodging, meals, transportation, and supportive services for families with a critically ill or injured child. Prior to that, she was Development Director at the Pluta Cancer Foundation, advancing initiatives that met the financial needs of patients undergoing cancer treatment and supported integrative oncology programs offered at no cost to all patients.
Annie is passionate about mission-driven work and strengthening communities through philanthropy. Outside of work, she volunteers with the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) as a PALS Mentor, providing guidance and encouragement to newly diagnosed women navigating treatment and survivorship. A breast cancer survivor herself, she also serves on BCCR’s Branding Committee and is a proud member of 100 Women Who Care Rochester, a collective giving group dedicated to reducing barriers and uplifting the community.
Annie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music.
